Amsterdam on a backpacker budget
Amsterdam costs a backpacker about €72 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, canal walks.
Eating
Broodjes and FEBO; sit-down is €25+.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen | hostel | 0.2 km |
| The Bulldog | hostel | 0.4 km |
| B&B 1680 | guest house | 0.3 km |
| Rembrandtplein Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Luxury Suites Amsterdam | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Waterloopleinmarkt | market | 0.2 km |
| Nieuwmarkt | market | 0.3 km |
| Nishi Japanese Mini Mall | market | 0.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| BovenIJ Ziekenhuis | emergency | 4.1 km |
Routes through Amsterdam
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Amsterdam cost per day?
Budget about €72 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €30, a twin room about €83, and a small guesthouse room about €112. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Amsterdam?
Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, canal walks.
Where do you eat cheaply in Amsterdam?
Broodjes and FEBO; sit-down is €25+.
Build a route that runs through Amsterdam, costed end to end.
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